A Smarter, More Accessible Approach to Simulation and Task Training

At Sim*Vivo, we’ve reimagined surgical simulation to be practical, portable, and personal. Since 2008, we’ve been designing complete personal learning systems and kits that give medical learners everything they need — right out of the box.

* All equipment and supplies included

* Integrated curriculum for deliberate, distributive practice

* High-fidelity realism at a low cost — the best value in task training

Each Sim*Vivo module is built to deliver realistic, hands-on learning that mirrors clinical conditions — whether you’re in the lab, at home, or in a classroom. No more hunting for outdated supplies or piecing together improvised trainers. Our goal is simple: make surgical training more effective and more accessible for every learner.

Starting with core skills like suturing and knot tying, we’ve developed kits based on national surgery residency curricula. Each learning system includes all necessary materials, a detailed training guide, and even instructions for self-assessment and skills testing. And with our ever-growing Sim*Supply line, we offer a full range of high-quality, low-cost surgical simulation supplies for educators and institutions.

You’ll also find complimentary instructional videos right here on our website — perfect for visual learners and self-directed practice. Together, our tools, curriculum, and pricing philosophy empower learners at all levels: medical students, residents, nursing students, and other future healthcare professionals.

Who We Are

John B. Fortune, MD

CEO, Managing Partner
As an active trauma surgeon and surgical educator, John noted several years ago that there was a need for learning systems and task trainers that could provide the learner with all of the materials necessary for learning a single surgical procedure to an acceptable level of competence. In response to this perceived need, he started Sim*Vivo, LLC, specifically to provide learners the opportunity for deliberate and distributive practice to best learn the tasks at hand. Affordability was also another key concept in his quest to provide simulation laboratories and individual learners the best equipment and supplies at prices far under those currently on the market. In the past year, he opened Sim*Supply as a subsidiary to solely focus high quality supplies that would eliminate the need to scour the OR and hospital for outdated or discarded materials. He has recently developed additional learning systems for dissection skills and GI anastomosis. On the drawing board are plans for modules focused on vascular repair and anastomosis, and flap manipulation. If you have questions or suggestions, please contact him at John@sim-vivo.com. 

Brooks Fortune

General Counsel
Brooks Fortune is a graduate of The Colorado College and the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where he served as Executive Editor of the Denver Law Review. He has substantial experience defending and counseling healthcare and other professional institutions. Before joining Sim-Vivo and Thoravations, Brooks regularly counseled technology firms on a wide range of matters. He brings to bear practical solutions to his clients’ complex business problems. Brooks is licensed to practice law in Colorado and Vermont and has been admitted pro hac vice in numerous jurisdictions.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and young children. He resides in a very old house in Waterbury Center, Vermont. He can be contacted at brooks@sim-vivo.com

Tina Killoran

General Manager
Tina joined us shortly after our move to Naples, FL. With experience working for numerous large companies including Kohl's, ABC, Publishers Clearinghouse, and the Barnes & Noble catalog division, she brings a wealth of knowledge to Sim*Vivo. She will be streamlining our operational processes as well as handling sales, marketing, social media, and helping with product development. She can be reached at tina@sim-vivo.com.

Rebecca D. Tinker

Business Manager
Becky is the business manager and customer liaison for Sim*Vivo.  She has a background in the financial sector and was a welcome addition to Sim*Vivo five years ago.  If there are questions about your order or shipping, Becky will certainly be happy to help. She can be reached at Rebecca@sim-vivo.com.

 

                                                                                      Sim*Vivo Business Manager Rebecca Tinker and Dr. Fortune